Commissioners of Appeals in Excise 1661-c.1841

Provisional lists compiled by J.C. Sainty, February 2003

Introduction

The commission of appeals in excise was established in 1661
and is not listed in directories after 1841. Six salaried
commissioners were appointed in 1661, nine in 1663, 1669 and
1673. Nine salaried and one unsalaried commissioners were
appointed in 1677 and February 1679. Nine salaried and two
unsalaried commissioners were appointed in March 1679. In
May 1679 five salaried commissioners were appointed and this
remained the establishment thereafter. The salaries, originally
£200, were reduced to £165 in 1815.